Spatio-temporal variability, distribution and sources of n-alkanes and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in reef surface sediments of Kharg and Lark coral reefs, Persian Gulf, Iran

Environmental pollution, particularly oil pollution, has been a long-standing problem in marine areas. With the aim to assess the pollution status in the Persian Gulf, Iran, herein surface sediments were collected from Kharg and Lark coral reefs, in summer (dry season) and winter (wet season), to ev...

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Published in:Ecotoxicology and environmental safety 2018-11, Vol.163, p.307-322
Main Authors: Ranjbar Jafarabadi, Ali, Riyahi Bakhtiari, Alireza, Hedouin, Laetitia, Shadmehri Toosi, Amirhossein, Cappello, Tiziana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aliphatic hydrocarbons
Coral reefs
Persian Gulf
Persistent organic pollutants
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Surface sediments
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Summary:Environmental pollution, particularly oil pollution, has been a long-standing problem in marine areas. With the aim to assess the pollution status in the Persian Gulf, Iran, herein surface sediments were collected from Kharg and Lark coral reefs, in summer (dry season) and winter (wet season), to evaluate the spatio-temporal variations of n-alkanes and PAHs. The mean total organic carbon (TOC) contents of sediments showed a significantly dramatic variation (p 
ISSN:0147-6513
1090-2414
DOI:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.07.056